Welcome to the Freedom Fight Trilogy Page

“A fantasy dystopia with engaging characters in a dark and dangerous society. The Hunger Games meets A Wrinkle in Time.” ~Goodreads

In the Industrial District of Algea, the history taught to the children is a lie. No one remembers the rule of Princess Effailya, or what happened to her. They only remember she existed before the castle disappeared.

When Fale starts to receive visions that come true, she doesn’t know what to do about it. Then she uses her vision to save the life of a boxer (and her crush), and they find themselves being stalked by thugs.

The good news- she has the key they want. The bad news- they want her too, dead or alive.

The Key of F is a fast-paced, suspenseful adventure, with a strong female lead surviving her dystopian society and solving the mystery of a hidden war, with her tight-knit group of friends and hot crush, that you won’t want to put down. It’s a must-read for fans who fell in love with The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Reader series. If you’re hooked on genre-blending sci-fi fantasy romance novels with action and adventure, you’ll loveThe Key of F!

The Queen’s Heart– Freedom Fight Trilogy Book 2- released June 22nd, 2019

“A
great storyline and strong characters who lead you through exciting
adventures…” ~Linda Wilson

“As the emotional tension slowly builds to a boiling point within the small group the ending is explosive, unexpected (despite hints) and dramatic.” ~Steph Warren

Fale is confident she
can defeat her enemies, but what happens when the line between love and hate
grows so thin that friends become enemies? Can she survive in the wild when her
worst enemy has her back, but no reason to protect her anymore?

The journey is hard enough, chock full of action-adventure and battles with the enemy, but the new experiences are dampened by adolescent angst as our brave reluctant hero now enters a love triangle of epic proportions, turning a tight-knit group of friends into a painful shadow of unity.

She’s determined to
discover the machine they seek, finding the strength to fight for the freedom
of the mages. But Fale couldn’t expect the tests they had prepared for her.
Does she have what it takes to prove she’s the one for the job? Is she truly
the chosen one? She’s willing to try, but even a warrior can lose her
heart…and turn her back on everyone who needs her.

The Queen’s Heart is a
complicated emotional must-read of emerging romance with flawed characters
combined with a tenuous journey through the mystery of the machine they seek.
You won’t want to put it down. Fans of the first book, The Key of F, Catching
Fire, Insurgent, or Hero: The Slave series, will enjoy this story.

The Final Rescue– Freedom Fight Trilogy Book 3- Releases March 22nd, 2020

“It is so packed with action that there was no place where I could say, ‘Ok time for bed now. I’ll finish it tomorrow.’ A must read.”~Amazon Reviewer

Fale doesn’t know why she has visions of the queen’s past life. All she knows is that her magic becomes dangerously faulty every time she sees into the past. Through the visions, the mystery of Effailya’s banishment and life of slavery is solved; the reasons of her heated parting with Gryndoll are revealed, as well as who the queen’s secret lover was. And how that could possibly relate the Source Wizard to the Queen of Mages, herself.

The Source Wizard Gasten sends out his best efforts, but the new queen stays one step ahead of him. He may have found a way to send his spell to her. And if not, he’s found the old wizard’s journals, which are sure to give her weaknesses.

The Final Rescue is a face-paced adventure as the wizards and mages race toward their mutual destruction. A strong female lead not only survives her dystopian society… she solves the mystery of a hidden war, only to cause a new one, then battles both sides to rule it herself. It’s a conclusion for fans who fell in love with The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Reader series. If you’re hooked on genre-blending, suspenseful, fantasy romance novels, with adventure, you’ll loveThe Final Rescue!

This book is labelled as Young Adult fantasy, but I felt the characters and plot matured into adulthood as the story progressed. From starting off with schoolyard gossip about boys and lessons, the protaganist soon finds herself running, hiding and fighting for her life in some very adult situations.

There is a large romance element to the plot, with a traditional love triangle causing internal conflict to rival the external ‘lost magical princess’ tension. As usual, most of the romantic strife is down to lack of communication between the relevant characters, but here there are also some legitimate concerns related to the paths their lives must take, which creates a more adult and authentic relationship trial.

The secondary characters are interesting, in that every single one of them has plausible motive and opportunity to betray our protaganist, so the reader is constantly left second guessing the support network, even as Fale must rely on them. Fale herself is an excellent main character, with natural flaws and strengths, and a genuine ability to rescue herself from tricky situations via mental and physical prowess, which had me rejoicing!

There were some odd moments amongst her journey to independent womanhood, where she expressed desires to be ‘owned’ by Nelson and then Koren, which sat strangely with the freedom motifs expressed by and through Koren, Effailya’s Garrith subjects, and even Fale herself in their various oppressions by the aptly named Control. I actually found this apparent dichotomy quite true to life, as it is unsurprising for Fale to long to belong with her history of loss, even as she fights for control of her own life as she works toward adulthood.

The plot is superb. In summary it sounds like your standard YA fantasy plot: lost princess finds magic and has to save her people from an evil wizard against huge odds. However it is the detail that differentiates, and in this case the detail is exciting, chilling and fascinating. The magic factions are distinct; the setting a mixture of Hunger-Games-esque districts; and the idea of what happens to dissenters actually kept me up at night afterwards.

I am very excited for the rest of this series and hope Fale manages to resolve her love life relatively swiftly so that we can enjoy their great partnership tackling their corrupt, powerful enemy and saving the world!

The Key of F by Jennifer Haskin

Author: Jennifer Haskin

Genre: YA Fantasy, Dystopian

Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press

Publication Date: Coming May 8, 2018

Pages: 240

Format Read: Print

Stand alone or Series: Series, Trilogy

How did I get this book? Free copy from the author, in exchange for an honest review.

Description from Goodreads

Though Fale has never discovered who murdered her parents and left her orphaned as a child, she attempts to lead a normal and peaceful life. After all, she is training to be a peacekeeping warrior under the direction of her adoptive father. But, when she starts having strange visions that predict the future on her 18th birthday, it turns her life into anything but ordinary. Alongside her best friends and the man who rejected her three years ago, Fale must discover the truths of her past to achieve her true destiny.

Can she harness her inner warrior to save her people? And can she prove that she is no longer an innocent child to the man she loves along the way?

Review

Though stated above, I want to reiterate that I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. And honest, I shall be… First let me say, I really liked this book. The following critiques might make it not seem like it, but I really did. This book has such great bones, it just needs another edit/revision.

The world created by Jennifer Haskin reminds me of Divergent or The Hunger Games. She did a good job building her world; I feel where the animosities are, how the world works, and what life is like for the characters. The basis of this book is a mix between lost magical princess and dystopian young adult fighting against “The Man.” It’s a good mix of both without being too stereotypical of either.

One problem I had with the book was continuity or I guess background is a better word. Please excuse the following examples for being vague, I’m trying hard to give concrete examples but to also not give anything away! To start off, the first chapter is 9 months previous of the second chapter. However, some things mentioned in the first chapter are never really explained and totally ignored for the rest of the book. Another example is when the main character, Fale, learns something midway in the book and immediately connects to the knowledge, saying she always felt a certain way, but there was no mention of any such feelings previous to that. My last example, is her friendship with one of the main secondary characters. At first the friendship really isn’t explained so you assume (or at least I did) that the two had been good friends for awhile. Later in the book, the friendship is mentioned again and the conversation makes it seem like its a fairly new friendship and not very deep. Then almost towards the end of the book we finally get a fairly decent explanation of the friendship that I think was supposed to explain it fully but it fell kind of flat for me. I feel a few phrases of explanation at the beginning of the book really would have helped this situation.

Now let’s get to the good parts! Fale is a strong heroine with flaws that are fairly relatable. She has a plan for her life, sh*t starts happening, and the plan goes out the window. If that isn’t all of us, I don’t know what is, Even if I’m dealing with ordinary life and she is dealing with visions she can’t control. She is wondering who to trust and we are wondering right along with her until the very end.

While the language between the characters occasionally feels simple and one dimensional, other times I am right there feeling all the emotions and feeling as if I have a say in the conversation. The dynamic between the two main characters is engaging and I loved how their relationship developed and continued to change throughout the book.

Lastly, I loved how the book ended. Knowing it is a trilogy and that this first book doesn’t come out until May, I was apprehensive to start this book (I have yet to master the virtue of patience as I wait for the next book in a series). But the ending did not disappoint. Ms. Haskin answered enough questions for me to be satisfied and left enough open to make me want to read the next book. I would buy it now if it were available.

Bottom Line

This author is one to watch. It’s a quick read with a strong female lead. As I said, great bones and I can’t wait to see where this adventure leads Fale!

The Key of F is the first book in the Freedom Fight trilogy and introduces orphan Fale, who seeks a peaceful life after her parents are murdered. Her training with her adoptive father also directs her to become a peacekeeper, supporting her vision of leading a life that reflects the peace process.

What doesn’t hold up to her goals in this fantasy saga is the turbulent environment around her which stems from sudden visions of the future, which appear on her 18th birthday to redirect her purpose in life.

At first glance The Key of F would seem to add to the teen dystopian genre with many of the trappings of better-known, similar-sounding titles involving a teen’s maturity process, newfound secret powers, an evolving romance with a peer, and a confrontation with an oppressive social system. There are simply too many ‘clones’ of these themes in modern YA fantasy literature, these days.

But The Key of F offers many more facets than most of its genre peers: among them, a fast-paced plot filled with unpredictable changes that keeps readers on their toes; a focus on how a teen leading a normal life suddenly discovers strange new abilities and an alternative purpose to goals she’s taken for granted all her life; and a series of consequences that stem from her decision to use her power to thwart death itself.

Readers who focus on the evolving romance between Fale and the charismatic yet elusive Karon may chafe at how a strong woman’s newfound purpose too easily seems to be diverted into mushy clichés during the course of their relationship; but soft: The Key of F is about much more than young love. Scenes present the give-and-take of romance’s realities and illusions, as in this revelation: “Fale was uneasy as his eyes narrowed. Was he trying to bait her?What happened to the sweet Keron from earlier?” which is tempered by a shy acknowledgement of her growing ability to affect another, just a paragraph later: “She loved seeing she could affect him, too. It made her feel powerful.”

It’s about a young woman making mistakes, recognizing her strengths, suffering from her weaknesses and some of her choices, and, yes, infatuations and maturing during the process of facing adult situations. As Fale connects with the things that make her feel powerful in her life, so readers are introduced to a rich world filled with satisfying descriptions, social and political challenges, and the story of a girl on the cusp of adulthood who is charged with not only moving into new adult circles and handling her emotions, but possibly changing the world.

The Key of F is a powerful read that will appeal to mature teens, new adults, and any fantasy reader who can accept sometimes-mushy romantic interludes as part of a young girl’s maturation process.

I was first drawn to this novel because of the cover art. It has an appealing use of color, as well as interesting drawings of Fale and Keron. One can be disappointed by a book whose story does not live up to the promise hinted at by a good cover. Therefore, I was pleased to find that this novel contained plot points that held my attention. One such element was the group’s search for a particular machine. It can only be unlocked with Fale’s key, but the machine itself is also the “key” to saving her people.

– Diane, Online BookClub

I will start by saying I haven’t read many fantasy/dystopian books, but Jennifer Haskin created a world that drew me in and kept me turning the pages. I liked the relationships between the the characters, especially Fale and Keron. I liked how Fale kept discovering new things about herself and how determined she was in following through with her mission. I knew this was the first in a series, but was still disappointed the way we were left hanging. Something should have been resolved, in my opinion. Still, it was a fun read. ~Jean Baxter

I received a free copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

What I really like about this book:1. I liked the setup of the world Fale, Keron, Izzy, and Lisle lived in.2. The characters were very supportive of each other. There seems to be a foreshadowing that maybe one of Fale’s friends might betray her. I will just need to read the next novel in the series to find out.3. I am glad the romance between Fale and Keron had them being married. The sex is fade-out with no major descriptors. Thank you so much.4. There is no swearing in the book.5. I really liked Keron. He was strong, smart, and not impetuous. A very caring and giving character.

What could have been improved:1. Fale seems to want to be taken seriously. She seems to want to improve herself and help others. But she tends to become irrational and does stupid things that put her life and her friends’ lives in danger. She does not do any analyzation on how to solve problems she comes across or how to preempt possible threats. I would have liked to see Fale grow in maturity and thinking power. I want a smart heroine. Fale seems to be on a very emotional roller coaster.

If you like to read about great fantasy/scifi worlds, and you do not mind a main character that will take you on an emotional roller coaster of impetuousness, this read is perfect for you. ~JP

“The Key of F” is book one of a fantastic YA Fantasy Series.

18-year-old Fale is an orphan warrior who has visions that predict the future. Fale is a character teens can relate to. Yes, she’s special, but she’s also awkward, genuine, and frightened. The secondary characters are fantastic as well, especially Fale’s love interest, Keron, and her best friend Izzy. It’s obvious Keron has feelings for Fale, but he keeps her at arms length, and Izzy is a best friend anyone would want. The story line is awesome – Fale realizes she’s a princess with special powers who has to battle with a wizard.

The writing is superb and I look forward to reading book 2 in the series! Recommended for anyone who enjoys a YA fantasy! ~Kristy Gillespie

This week’s I Love Romance Blog review selection is The Key of F By Jennifer Haskin.

With paranormal and sci-fi elements, this full-length novel is a great read. Fale, who is as down-to-Earth as this is incredible, begins a journey to find out exactly who she is. When she starts having visions of the future and trying to do something about it, will she change it for the better or worse?

Really, I cannot say enough good things about this book – the storyline is well thought through, the dialogue is believable and relatable, and the interactions between the main characters keep you reading.

This book is extremely well-written and thought out and I look forward to reading the next one in the series – I give The Key of F By Jennifer Haskin 5 STARS! ~Kevin Ethan

I adored this book’s amazing new world building and political systems! I found the cybernetic-humans fascinating and Ms. Haskin’s dialogue is moving and well crafted. Beautiful YA fantasy! ~Sarah Pounds

I enjoyed the creativity and suspense as well as the character development. Not a frequent reader of this genre I was actually surprised by how devoted I became to the story. At the end I was left wishing for the story to continue. ~Lois Herr

First of all I really love the story’s settings. While some may complain about the clichés (the chosen one, the divided and oppressed society, etc), I say it’s all about the twist you put on it. And I like that twist.

Then the writing is of quite good quality. It could gain from a little pruning on the descriptions, but it’s nothing that hampers the story. The reading flows easily, and that’s 50% of the book for me!

And finally the story line. It’s quite good, the characters are NOT stupid, which is a rare trait. Maybe too rare, because they Fale does make a couple stupid decisions, but it’s really OK. However, when I reached the end of the book is realized this made for a bland storyline. Whatever Fale does, she always gets out of it unharmed, with all her stuff, she never suffers any setback. Well except for Keron. Honestly that guy is to be punched. He’s a real weathercock, and having 1 random paragraph of his POV at the end of some chapters make him even more annoying.

The one thing I missed from this book is side stories. The other characters are shallow, they how no depth and barely a wisp of background.

In a nutshell, I’ll say this book is a nice start, and really promising for the ones to come, which I’m looking forward to reading. ~Iris Schechter

This one gave me serious Hunger Games vibes, but there’s magic, so it’s even better. Haskins has created a fantasy dystopia that is complex, but not too overwhelming. The storyline has lots of action and conflict, both emotionally and physically. Yet I appreciate Haskin’s ability to write scenes of violence without being too graphic. Additionally, I love how the characters are flawed and make mistakes, making them easy to empathize with, and also leaving room for them to grow and develop over the course of the series. The one aspect I can’t seem to get over is the romance. I really want to like Fale and Keron together but there are just too many tropes. There’s Insta-love, a love triangle, and Fale’s dichotomy between wanting independence, yet also wanting someone to “complete her.” It doesn’t paint a very realistic or healthy picture of a relationship. However, the plot and the worldbuilding made the story worth it. ~Lindsey

If you enjoy reading YA fantasy then this book is for you. The talented author, Jennifer Haskin, has created a world full of engaging characters that face a dark and dangerous society. Fale, the spunky heroine, is drawn to her mission with determination and passion. The story moves at a rapid pace and unfolds a tale of not only magic, wizards, and warriors, but also an enticing romance. The dialogue is crisp, and the characters are well developed. I’m certain you’ll find yourself rooting for Fale and her circle of valiant friends. I am eagerly anticipating the next installment of the Freedom Fight Trilogy! ~Karen Neary Smithson

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Fantasy

August 22, 2018 – Published on Amazon.com

Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

A good start to what I hope will be a wicked action meets fantasy series. Fale is a young girl who is training to be a warrior while dealing with the usual teenage problems. She begins to have some strange visions hoping that she and her friends can understand what this means. Life takes a unexpected journey. This book held my attention and made me care what happens to Fale and company. Leaving me with a cliffhanger on what’s going to happen next. ~Jennifer Bradley

I met the author, Jenn Haskin, (virtually) before I found this book, and she’s a really nice, and equally talented lady.

This book is fantasy, and starts with a girl called Fale, whose biggest problem in life is being rejected by the guy she has a crush on.

But that changes soon.

After messing up fate’s path and saving her crush’s life, she’s forced to go on the run and handed a destiny of her own. One that she’s not sure she can handle.

Haskin blends in scifi with her fantasy world, which adds depth to the story she’s telling. One of the main characters has robotic parts, which earns him a less-than-human status. There’s scientific advancement, but there’s also magic hidden in its corners. Both elements play equally major roles.

What I like the most about this book, is the realistic way in which Fale is written. She doesn’t suddenly go from a typical teenage girl with superficial problems to this mature warrior who’s going to save a nation. In fact, this book focuses on character building and political background, and sets a sturdy stage for the next part of the story, where the promised action can truly begin. ~Mina Rehman

The Key Of F is a fantastic cornerstone in building a new world of fantasy from the mind of Jennifer Haskin. The richness of the world is only tempered by the dark nature of the rigid class system found within. True fantasy allows readers to connect with other-worldly characters, and the Key of F accomplishes this by submerging the reader in a mad world with familiar themes. I was particularly drawn to the lower-class nature of cyborgs and how individuals who lose limbs are viewed as- somehow-less human for restoring them with cybernetics. Fale, the heroine, is also a page-turner in the beginning of her hero’s quest from orphan to warrior. I definitely recommend readers dive into this world of love, loss, and magic to find pieces of themselves in the reflection of the fantastic. ~Jay Sandlin

First off, I want to say that I really, really enjoyed this book. It’s pretty unusual for me to read fantasy for fun- usually I go for a contemporary or historical fiction, but books like this make me remember why I always end up looking fantasy.

There’s something about fantasy- the worldbuilding involved, the magical qualities, and the unpredictable plots- that draws me in every time. And The Key of F successfully hit all of these points.

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I want to talk first about the worldbuilding and plot. After all, as I said above, those are key in fantasy novels, at least for me. The worldbuilding is done really well in The Key of F!

Sometimes when I’m reading the first book in a fantasy series, I truly feel as if I’m reading a history textbook. I can’t take in all the new information, so then I’m confused for the rest of the book. As a reader, I appreciated how spread out the introduction to the world was in The Key of F, and how a lot of it was blended in with the character’s natural conversations.

AND THE PLOT. The plot. It’s a crazy ride.

Unpredictable! Twisting, and turning! It was like being on a rollercoaster, in a good way. I truthfully could not have predicted anything that happened, and that made the book a thousand times better.

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I also really liked the writing style. The writing style appealed to me, making reading The Key of F enjoyable. I liked the use of dialogue to move the plot along- it worked nicely. I ended up liking the third person narration more than I thought I would. Even though it wasn’t in first person, it provided me with lots of insight on what was going on in Fale’s head.

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The main character, Fale, was definitely my favorite. I love her character. IT IS AMAZING to read a book with such a strong female character!

Fale is independent. She’s strong. She’s a warrior (literally- she’s a warrior in the book). I find it amazing that after all the hardships she’s faced, after being orphaned as a child, she’s still willing to face more. She wants to fight, and I love that.

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Besides the fantasy aspects of the book, romance also plays a pretty large role. Unfortunately, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the love interest, Keron.

As the reader quickly finds out, Fale and Keron have a history between them. I started off disliking Keron because of this history, but as the book progresses I did grow to like him more. As he and Fale rebuild their relationship, he does become more likable.

However, I didn’t like how he was so controlling of Fale. It’s his job to protect her (his task is to be her bodyguard of sorts), but I felt like he spent too much time telling her what to do instead. At the end of the day, I personally felt like he was stifling Fale’s desires to be independent, and that’s why I just couldn’t grow to love him.

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Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It provided great fantasy elements, a strong main character, and overall just kept me on the edge of my chair. I can see myself rereading it, and I’m excited for more books in the series to come in the future.

The Key of F is a YA dystopian novel containing some familiar themes but with a unique spin to them. Fale, our protag, is a teenage girl with teenage girl problems (i.e. guy trouble, struggles with self-image, etc.) All things most of us can relate to. However, she lives in an alternate universe in a country called Algea, that is separated into cities according to what they contribute to society. Her start in life was not the best being that she was orphaned at a young age. But after a friend of her father takes her in, life seems to go ok for her. She even trains to be a peacekeeper, which is a group that does just what the name implies, “keeps the peace” within the country.

Everything changes for Fale on her eighteenth birthday when she starts having visions that appear to be premonitions. These visions start a chain of events that send Fale on a journey of struggle and self-discovery, all with a supernatural twist.

The world that Jennifer Haskin has created is a big part of what makes this story such a fun read. There are some common dystopian-esque elements which may feel familiar (a big brother-like government force that monitors every aspect of the lives of its citizens, in this story aptly named “the control”) but this world really is unique in so many ways.

The hierarchy of their society was quite interesting. There are the respectable members of society and then there are the “Fantocci” who have been injured in some sort of accident. They are forced to replace their human limbs with bionic ones, the expense of which they pay back by essentially turning their lives over to the control and “working it off” for the rest of their lives.

The Fantocci are considered subhuman at best, but our progressive heroine happens to fall for one of them, the hunky muscle-bound Keron. And so, the romantic subplot ensues and keeps us wanting throughout the entire story up to the very end!

Another strong element to this story were the characters. Fale is not your average damsel in distress. She is a strong female heroine who is more than capable of taking care of herself. Her peacekeeper training has seen to that. Even so, the depth of her character is such that she is strong, yet fragile in many ways. As an orphan, she has a strong desire to feel like she belongs. She was also raised by a man, and missed out on the relationship talks and makeup tips that mothers and daughters typically share. She is very inexperienced in this way and it makes her all the more endearing and relatable.The supporting characters are all solid as well, each of them having their own interesting back stories. As a result, we have an eclectic mix of human and supernatural characters, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. It makes for a fun ride.

There are still many unanswered questions relating to Fale’s visions, but that just leaves lots of opportunity for them to be answered in the next book, which I am looking forward to reading! All in all, the Key of F is a fun read and does not disappoint! ~Briana

The Key of F is an ambitious young adult novel that straddles a number of genres. It has the intensive surveillance and the high-tech body modification of science fiction. It has the wizards and mages and the Chosen One narrative of fantasy. And it has the makeovers and petty jealousies of high school and college books. It’s not until about half-way through the book that those three strands come together and we see where it’s all been leading.

The main thrust of the novel follows Fale, an orphan who has been entrusted with a mysterious key and who is on a quest to find her guardian and mentor, Nelson. But of course it’s not as simple as that, and her investigations only present further missions. I did wonder whether her name, and ‘Effailya’, from which it’s derived, could be a punning clue to where this series is eventually going to end up… We’ll see about that one. She’s variously helped and hindered by friends Keron, Izzy and Lisle, who represent other groups within the social makeup of Algea, and the differences between classes and occupations lead to some conflict between the four – something that will no doubt be explored further in later instalments.

I was fascinated by the brief glimpses we got of the system that underpins this world: where people are forced to work in an environment that seems set up to seriously injure them, at which point their only option is expensive prostheses, which they then spend the rest of their lives paying off. It was a neat satire on certain real-life systems, and I’d have liked to have seen more exploration of it. But I was puzzled, too: daiquiris, lasagna, katanas and rock bands suggested the influence of an Earth culture that appeared never to have existed in this world.

This is only the first of the series, so no doubt some of my questions will be answered in the next book! ~Kathleen Jowitt

I really liked this book. The story was well told, the heroine was fresh and the drama, compelling. Even though YA is not my usual genre, I really liked the way the story unfolded. ~Ellen Willis

Fale, Takanori warrior-in-training, begins having visions on her eighteenth birthday. When she realizes the visions are coming true, she intervenes and changes one to save the life of her crush. Soon after, thugs climb out of the woodwork chasing them with the intent to kill. Their only clue lies in the key Fale wears, given to her by her father on his deathbed. Could the key have something to do with her destiny? Can they live long enough to find the answers?

“The Key of F” is book one of a fantastic YA Fantasy Series. Haskin has created a fantasy dystopia that is complex, but not too overwhelming.The story line has lots of action and conflict, both emotionally and physically.Haskin blends in sci-fi with her fantasy world, which adds depth to the story she’s telling.The author has created a world full of engaging characters that face a dark and dangerous society.The dialogue is crisp, and the characters are well developed.My personal opinion is we have The Hunger Games meets A Wrinkle in Time; looking forward to see where this develops.Highly recommend reading. ~Billie

The world you’ve created is quite fascinating. Robotic parts, sector differentiation, wrist band scanners- it’s all something the modern reader can picture easily and relate. You’ve almost created an alternate -reality of our own world, which is utterly fascinating to experience.–Morgan Stemberger (professional editor)

Overall, this was just a really great read! I enjoyed it so much and I think that if the rest of the book is as solid as this section, it will soon be ready to go out to agents and publishers. Congratulations on a great book!–Jessica deBruyn (professional editor- http://www.trueimaginary.com )

The fantasy setting is well-developed and I enjoy the mixture of fantasy, contemporary, and futuristic elements. The necessary thought and planning to do it well is there, and I appreciate the inclusion of the maps at the beginning.The story is likewise developed in a way that makes good use of the setting. Fale and her back story make a compelling focus for the novel.–Aaron Kaiserman (Literature professor)

The plot premise seems to be, “young woman who has recently come into newfound power, must figure out what her gifts are and how to use them before what she doesn’t know kills her.” I think it can carry the story. There are some fairly interesting people, and lots of interesting undercurrents I don’t fully understand yet, so that makes me want to keep reading.–Rachel Hoff (English teacher/editor)

The perfect blend of action and romance, The Key of F is a gripping story that I was still thinking about weeks after reading. These characters will find their way directly into your heart as the intricate plot keeps your blood pumping from the first page through to the end. –Review from Jessica DeBruyn- editor

All hail the amazing Fale! The Key of F was an action packed fun read where the heroine fights her own battles. Fale and her group of friends show strength and intelligence as they work together to uncover the truth of Fale’s past. They evade attempts on their lives with courage and cunning. The group dynamic among the characters is angst filled and satisfying and the chemistry with her handsome crush is sizzling. –Review from Patty Carothers and Amy Brewer–authors of Texting Prince Charming

When Fale turned eighteen she came into her powers. She begins to have vision that come true. After using one of her vision to save a childhood friend’s life she is put on the radar of the Control Agency, the law of the city.

Fale and Keron’s lives are now in danger. Fale has key that was given to her by her father and the Control want it. Fale and Keron go into hiding after Nelson is taken. They are using Nelson to try and obtain the key from Fale. Fale has every intention of getting Nelson back alive if it is the last thing she does.

Fale is a princess warrior who has been trained to be a peace keeper. Fale gets her rewards from helping people not by being paid which is just how she likes it.

Fale and Keron have known each other since they were children and Fale has had a crush on Keron ever since without his knowledge of course. Fale is a little shy and awkward around Keron in the beginning but soon warms up towards him when they are forced to spend time together by having to go on the road and into hiding.

The Key of F is a fast paced read that kept me glued to the pages until I had read the last one. I was unable to put it down as the tension built and took me toward the end. Fale gets herself into trouble after trouble that left me gasping wondering if she was going to make it. The world building was just awesome, The Key of F was just full of excitement, action, mystery and a little romance to boot. I can’t wait for more in this new world of Freedom Fight.

I highly recommend The Key of F to all fans of fantasy and magic.

Elysia Palmer5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning to a YA seriesReviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019Format: Kindle EditionTo start off I received this book for free and am voluntarily leaving a review because I really liked this story. It’s well written for a YA book. A bit to romancey for my personal taste but the love story doesn’t get in the way of the building of the story as a whole (keeping in mind this is the first book, with plenty of room to grow in future books). You feel for the characters as they fight the infamous inner struggle of whether to help a friend in need or follow the rules set by the “ultimate evil” (aka the governing body). I agree with some of the other reviews stating there should have been something more final about the ending (leaving off almost mid battle). I still am very much looking forward to the next book to continue the story. I would recommend this book to all Young readers (whether young in age or young at heart).

Riley4.0 out of 5 stars 🙂Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020Format: Kindle EditionThis was a captivating, twisty-turny adventure, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. The characters were terrific, though Fale was sometimes guilty of not being quite as logical and capable as would be expected in a strong female. I really liked Keron and everyone else, though.

I received a free copy of The Key of F, but that did not affect my review.

I was sent a free copy by the author. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

In this YA fantasy/dystopian book, the author takes us into the world of Fale and her friends. Where bravery, loyalty, friendship, and love are crucial in all of their survival. The overall tone is animated and the world-building is very inspired. I liked that the dialogues are uncomplicated and straightforward, making it easier to understand/relate to the characters. The main protagonist, Fale, was a little bit impulsive at times. But, that just adds to her complexity as a character. The ending will leave you wanting to reach for the next book in the series. Overall a 4.5 for me.

This book was very easy and fun to read because once I would pick it up I wouldn’t want to put it down until I had too. I was surprised at how it kept my interest throughout the story, truly. I wasn’t sure what to expect from a novel about magic but also technology. In my opinion, combining these two elements can be very difficult, and because I lean more fantasy, books that have technology as a major plot point tend to lose my interest. This story, however, did not. I was pleasantly surprised to read all the different plot twists and read about meet all of the main characters. I definitely recommend this story to anyone who lobes magic and sassy characters!

A page-turning adventure featuring endearing but flawed characters coming of age as they take on a daunting quest to save their people. Set in a believable fantasy world of mages, evil wizards, magical powers, tender vulnerabilities, and a reluctant young queen, the story spins a refreshing twist on age-old themes of self-discovery, first-romance angst, love triangles, and seeking a better world.

It was a great adventure to follow those characters and live through their experiences.I liked the world and the way the characters interacted t help each other.The romance is quite well developed too.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Elouise5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent TaleReviewed in Canada on July 25, 2019Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I read Book one of Freedom Flight Trilogy and thought it was a very good book, Then I read this one. Book 2 is even better than book 1 was. The reader is mesmerized with the way Fale starts getting her magic. I loved how the magic grew! This tale has everything; it has Magic, of course, Adventure galore, Love, Friendship, Sacrifice, and even Villains. I really loved the way the magic grew. The fighting scenes were fantastic , so well written that you could see them happening. The voyage they took to an Island even the captain of the ship did not believe existed was filled with growth and learning for Fale, Keron, Izzy and Lisle. Everyone one of them had a role to play, even Lisle whose role was not defined until the end of the trek. This book does not have to be read after book 1 as it stands up very well on its own. I am waiting now for Book 3 Would recommend this authorHelpfulReport abuse

Phyllis S.5.0 out of 5 stars Courage is a driving force.Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2019Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This second book in the seriescarries the story forward quitesatisfactorily.I’m eagerly waiting for the thirdbook to come out.

On this journey Fale does not only have to face enemies and danger but her friends as well or more like one friend. Izzy has her eyes set on Keron and taking him away from Fale. There may be a little trouble in paradise so to speak between Fale and Keron but all couples have their ups and downs at times that doesn’t mean they are not together or don’t love each other things happen.

Izzy is being very mean, cruel and ugly with the lies she keeps telling Keron to win him over. Fale is such a sweetheart in how she is handling Izzy and Keron. Keron believes that Izzy is just trying to be a friend. How can you be so naive about what is right in front of you? Izzy and Keron both make me so mad and sad at the same time but especially Izzy. How can she do something like that to a friend?

The Queen’s Heart shows us more of who Fale is and what kind of person she is and how she handles certain situations. Fale has a great big heart that cares more for others than she does herself. Fale has come a long way in The Queen’s Heart she has grown and she is learning to take matters into her own hands instead of always relying on others.

The Queen’s Heart gives us inside detail on each of the characters hearts and their relationships with each other where The Key of F gave us more about the world itself.

Like The Key of F once I picked up The Queen’s Heart there was no way I could put it down until I had turned the last page and now I can’t wait to dive into the last book The Finial Rescue to see how it all turns out and to get to know all the characters better and to see where their next journey takes them.

I highly recommend The Queen’s Heart to all fans of fantasy and romance.

Writing colleague Jenn Haskin delivers another page-turning YA fantasy/suspense/romance story filled with believable, sometimes tormented characters embroiled in a desperate quest while also facing intense interpersonal drama, attractions, and betrayals. All set in a fascinating world of magic, mages, wizards, and villains, but with familiar items such as pizza, pack mules, and long mountain hikes. Fale’s character arc from uncertain maiden to an adult woman ready to take on a regal role forms the central theme. Very well done.

A great storyline and strong characters who lead you through exciting adventures and inspirational deeds are accomplished with the chapters. I received a copy from the author to read and it’s a great easy story

megan4.0 out of 5 stars These books continue to surprise me.Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020Format: PaperbackWhat I appreciate the most about these books is how real the characters feel. No one is perfect and everyone has issues. Seeing these four friends go through countless trials and seeing their reactions after them just felt very real. They fought at times definitely and some relationship were heavily tested and I loved it. And the ending. MY HEART.These books are a lot of things but one thing they are not is predictable. I cannot wait to finish this series.

“If you have read books 1 and 2 of the Freedom Fight Trilogy then you have been waiting with bated breath for this book. If not, then you might just want to read them after this one. Picking up where The Queen’s Heart left you, It takes you through some intense emotions as the heroes Keron andFale prepare for the final rescue of Fale’s people. There is training,lots of magic, lots of intrigue and lots of battling. There are plenty of people who meet them along their journey and every one they meet helps them in some way. There is a magical beast or two to add more suspense to the story. Lots of action and lots of love too. I found that I could not put down the book once I started reading it. It is so packed with action that there was no place where I could say, “Ok time for bed now.I’ll finish it tomorrow.” A must read. The trilogy would make a wonderful gift for a young reader . My granddaughter loved the series too.” ~Elouise Lord

Fale is grieving the loss of her friend but is trying to push on the best she can. If she wants to save her people then she needs to push through all the hurt and put it behind her. Fale has a big heart and is determined to save her people besides she knows her friend would want her to finish what she started and save all the people from a mad man.

Fale and Keron have found the mysterious machine they were searching for in The Queen’s Heart. She is still trying to stay one step ahead of Gasten and keep him from taking the mysterious machine and making everyone slaves.

In The Final Rescue we get to see into Gasten’s past to learn who he is and what made him the way he is and why he wants to make everyone slaves. Gasten chose to feed his dark side instead of his light side it is like evil vs good kind of thing. He let all the darkness in his past life from others overrule his life and take over and now he wants his revenge.

The Final Rescue takes us on Fale’s journey with her as she faces all sorts of dangers and learns that she has more powers than she knew if she just knew how to use them. The Final Rescue like its predecessors The Key of F book one and The Queen’s Heart book two in the Freedom Fight is a fast paced read that is filled with adventure, magic, romance, mystery, suspense and great characters.

I think that Keron and Fale both have grown so much together over the course of their journey. They are such amazing characters. I really loved the new character that we were introduced to in The Final Rescue Argyntus or Argy as he prefers to be called. I loved his attitude and how he liked learning and helping Fale and Keron.

The Final Rescue has lots of twists and turns throughout the whole story but there was a big twist at the end that I never saw coming. As with the first two books once I picked up The Final Rescue I was unable to lay it down. I just love this world of the Freedom Fight and am so sad to see the ending but am glad I was a part of it.

It has been an amazing journey and adventure to follow Fale and Keron as they tried to save the people from slavery and I am going to miss them so much.

I would like to recommend The Final Rescue to all fans of magic, love, adventure, and mystery. One click yourself a copy of all three books in the Freedom Fight trilogy today because a magical adventure awaits.

To start off I received this book for free and am voluntarily leaving a review because I really enjoyed this series.

In the first book you meet Fall and her pals. She’s young, naive, and honestly whiney. Her friend Izzy is the worst kind of rich girl; snobby, condescending, so on. Liesle (I don’t think I spelled that right, sorry) is a genuinely sweet caring person; and Kerron is confused but in love (very dangerous combo). You see them build bonds and grow together as the story builds. The way the first book ended bugged me but thankfully I got the next one right away so I could just continue without much pause.

The second book begins to either break or strengthen the ties between these four as they set off in the biggest part of their voyage. You see the true face of each person as the trials they face brings out the best/worst in each of them. Ending was much better… And heartbreaking.

This last book capped off the other two beautifully. To see Fale bloom into the Queen she is destined to become is encouraging; exspecially with how whiney and irritating I found her in the beginning.

I don’t want to give too much away but it is a beautiful story with a few twists and turns that make you laugh, blush, cry, and gasp. Keep in mind it is definitely a Young Adult story, but it is one that I throughly enjoyed from book 1 to book 3.

I do recommend this book series to any YA readers, it will keep your mind adventuring.

The Final Rescue is the third book in the Freedom Fight Trilogy, and although it can be read as a stand alone, I recommend that you start from book one since it’s such a great series!

I’ve become more and more into the fantasy genre, and this YA fantasy romance did not disappoint. In The Final Rescue, Fale and Keron are traveling along with Argy, a Tarragon/giant lizard to save Fale’s people. Meanwhile, Gasten, the source wizard, is turning Fale’s people into a metal army. He’ll do anything, including murder Fale, for the machine (Argy). Fale, Keron, and Argy will have to travel fast in order to save Fale’s people…

Fale has grown up a lot in this book because she’s had to deal with the death of her friend Lisle and the fact that her friend Izzy tried to kill her. And she’s found out she’s to become queen.

I enjoyed the love story of Fale and Keron, and Argy was my favorite new character. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA romance fantasy adventures! You won’t be disappointed!

This book shows the end of Fale and Keron’s journey. The fight scene is so good that you feel like you are flying on the back of the Tarragon along with Fale! She has discovered she’s a queen and needs to save her people from a wizard. The wizard wants to hurt her too, so she has to be extremely careful. Keron and Fale are now an item and he gets hurt helping in the fight. Can Fale and the Tarragon save her people? This is an extremely well written book for young adults and I highly recommend it.

This is that last book in a trilogy following the adventures of Fale and Keron. This is a great series for YA readers who dig fantasy and romance. It takes place in a fully developed world that has both magic and sci-fi tech intertwined. It also works well as a stand alone; if you haven’t read the other books in the series, you can still hop right in to the action here. This book really looks into the story of the bad guy of the series, Gasten. Readers get a chance to dig into this fascinating character’s backstory, and see how a line of betrayals from this history of this land have resulted in the coming confrontation. Take a trip on a tarragon!

In this 3rd and final book of the series, we see Fale mourn the loss of Lisle, feel the hurt of Keron and evolve into a great leader of the Industrial District. We now see her as the rightful Queen and not the impulsive girl she once was. Lots of characters were introduced in the book to help Fale in her quest. Just like the first two books of the series, the dialogues were kept simple and easy to understand. This is a book that will surely be enjoyed by both kids and adults. Loved the ending! Highly recommended! 5 stars!